22nd

Honestly, I still don't know what's the craze with this 'birthday' thing.
I don't feel too much different than last year, although I'm sure a lot has happened in my life.

But since everyone seems so invested in it, I have claimed this day as my own.
A very low-key, calm day,  movie & chill with lots of food & less people xD
HAHA. A very 'usual' yet a very happy day :)


But seriously, I think the best thing to do on birthdays is to reflect.
I guess I don't feel like 'oh it's my birthday' because I have not had a chance to reflect on my most recent year, which I usually do on the night of the so-called birthday. :p

ANYWAY.
This year has been a much calmer year than last year, in terms of the number of activities I'm doing. But pressure-wise and brain-wise, it's pretty much the same, if not more brain-draining this year.

At this moment, I do have a clearer idea of where I might be going after I finish uni - thank God.
Although the path is so uncertain, I guess this year more than ever, I've embraced my 'passion' and my direction better. I would still looovvee to do work experiences and do different stuff, but I'm accepting that this is the direction I'm walking in. I'm excited.

I think while being 21, I  also try to take more chances and talk a little bit more? Both to people on a personal note, and in public.
To use my voice, perhaps, because I do have one.
It's sooo energy draining & nerve-wrecking, but there's nothing more satisfying than saying what you just have to say.
I thank God for every word of wisdom and knowledge He puts in my heart, every message that I pray will bless people as I write them/share it to them.

I do have more responsibilities, I feel.
I had been living alone for 2.5 years, before my sister joined me here in Melb - which means I should prob take care of her, right?
A new-ish iCare with less of the people to rely upon,
A new dept to care for as well at Church.
ARGH. So privileged but so dead at the same time xD


So life's pretty much same-same, but different, I guess.

Next year, life's going to take a real turn. I don't know where I'll be celebrating my next birthday. Will I still be in Melbourne? Will I be back in Indo? Which city? What will I do then?

I don't know. But I'm super excited.

My 'goal' in this upcoming year is simple: to live, more, simply.
To enjoy life to the fullest, to laugh more, to write and read more, to share more,
to travel, to be blown away, to have more quite moments, to be healthy,
to think less (but also more :p), and to just listen more to Him - what He's saying to me & where He's calling me to go.
AND to remind myself to stop comparing me with other people, in terms of looks, achievements, stage of life, whatever.
Self-improvements are good, obsessions are bad.

Simple. Drama-free.


22 is 1 number shy from my fave number so far, 23.
But let's not rush :D

Cheers!
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